Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX220

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was launched at a similar time to the WX220 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS35 scores versus the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 has outside measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS35 versus the WX220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and WX220 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and WX220.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX220 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.